The Risk Lab Podcast #3: Healthcare Compliance For Employers w/ Stacy Small & Kylie Fields

In The Risk Lab Podcast, we speak with insurance industry professionals and subject matter experts to examine the wide world of insurance and risk management.

In this episode, hosted by Gregory & Appel president & CEO Andrew Appel, we discuss the current state of the employee benefits market with special guests Stacy Small and Kylie Fields.

Stacy Small is a senior vice president and benefits consultant who has studied the industry from the ground up and has nurtured a love of collaborative client relationships and complex compliance issues along the way. Never one to shy away from legalese, Stacy leans into developing legislation to understand how it affects benefit plans and her clients’ strategy. 

Kylie Fields, J.D. is a compliance specialist taking the employee benefits world by storm. Kylie is a master of communication and dreams of equipping every client with the legal know-how they need to sustainably grow and prosper.  With a seat on several committees across the industry, she is armed with the latest information on all things legal and compliance. 

Andrew Appel, president & CEO of Gregory & Appel, invites colleagues Stacy Small and Kylie Fields onto The Risk Lab podcast to discuss the current state of the employee benefits market. Discussion topics include what’s new in compliance, how to handle the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), tips for HR pros in staying up to date with compliance changes, how your healthcare plan should handle GLP-1s and much more.

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This content is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel or an insurance professional for appropriate advice. Gregory & Appel is neither a law firm nor a tax advisor; information in all Gregory & Appel materials is meant to be informational and does not constitute legal or tax advice.

The Risk Lab Podcast #2: State of the Personal Insurance Market w/ Pat Schaefer & Leslie Appel Maher

In The Risk Lab Podcast, we speak with insurance industry professionals and subject matter experts to examine the wide world of insurance and risk management.

In this episode, hosted by Gregory & Appel president & CEO Andrew Appel, we gauge the state of the personal insurance market with special guests Pat Schaefer and Leslie Appel Maher.

Pat Schaefer is a private client advisor who delivers a tailored client experience to successful individuals and families. Pat’s clients appreciate his ability to understand their complex assets and risk, all while discovering what matters most to them.

Leslie Appel Maher is a vice president & private client advisor who enjoys transforming anxiety over life’s everyday risk into confidence in living with the proper plan. With the passion she brings to the table, she also brings empathy, knowledge and responsiveness in a way that makes complex conversation easier. 

Gregory & Appel Insurance president & CEO Andrew Appel invites colleagues Pat Schaefer and Leslie Appel Maher onto The Risk Lab podcast to discuss the current state of the personal insurance market. Discussion topics include the increasing cost of premiums, high national expense of weather-related claims, the impact of litigation on the insurance market, what to expect at renewal, and how working with your risk advisor before filing a claim could save you money.

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The Risk Lab Podcast #1: State of the Commercial Insurance Market w/ Kari Sandifer & Tyson Vaughn

The Risk Lab Podcast is a new show where we speak with insurance industry professionals and subject matter experts to examine the wide world of insurance and risk management.

In this episode, hosted by Gregory & Appel president & CEO Andrew Appel, we gauge the state of the commercial insurance market with special guests Kari Sandifer and Tyson Vaughn.

Kari Sandifer is an account executive who has a passion for growth – not only in her personal life, but also for her clients. She is driven by her steadfast determination and the desire to help her clients overcome risk management challenges. Kari has over 15 years of experience in property & casualty insurance, working with clients in construction, distribution, real estate development, hospitality, manufacturing and more.

Tyson Vaughn is a vice president & commercial risk advisor with a long history of risk management education up his sleeve and informed business decision making in his DNA. Tyson is energized by getting to know his clients’ hopes and fears so that he can help them assess opportunities and protect them against any subsequent risk. He has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in four key sectors: manufacturing, real estate development, not for profit, and ski areas.

Andrew Appel invites Gregory & Appel Insurance colleagues Kari Sandifer and Tyson Vaughn onto The Risk Lab podcast to discuss the current state of the commercial insurance market. Discussion topics include increasing premiums, rising replacement cost appraisals, the increase in frequency of catastrophic losses and alternative risk.

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This content is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel or an insurance professional for appropriate advice. Gregory & Appel is neither a law firm nor a tax advisor; information in all Gregory & Appel materials is meant to be informational and does not constitute legal or tax advice.